Norman Personal Injury Lawyers

A serious personal injury can lead to large medical bills, lost income, and physical and emotional pain. Fortunately, Oklahoma law allows you to recover compensation if someone else causes your injury. At Cain Law, we are dedicated to helping injury victims and their families in Norman and surrounding areas to recover the maximum compensation they deserve.

Our founder, Monty Cain, has earned special recognition from his peers at the Oklahoma Super Lawyers, National Association of Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has hand-picked a team of talented and compassionate lawyers and staff members to fiercely and relentlessly pursue justice for injured people in Norman and throughout Oklahoma, including a rapid-response investigative team of local and national experts in the fields of accident reconstruction, biomechanical engineers and engineers. If someone else’s negligence has hurt you, contact us today for immediate help.

Why Hire Cain Law for Your Personal Injury Case

With so many law firms to choose from in the Norman area, why select Cain Law to handle your personal injury case? Here’s what we offer:

• Care and Compassion – Your well-being will be our top priority. We’re available to take your call 24/7 and can meet with you at home, in the hospital, or wherever is most convenient for you. If you need medical care, we’ll connect you with the high-quality providers you deserve. At Cain Law, you’re more than just a case number; you’re our valued client, deserving of personalized attention and dedicated advocacy.
• Medical Care and Road to Recovery – If needed, we will help you locate medical providers and medical specialists to treat and evaluate your injuries to get you on the road to recovery. Your health and maximum recovery are the most important goals and aspects of your injury claim.
• Affordable Representation – We understand that money is tight in the aftermath of a severe injury, which is why we won’t charge you anything upfront to get to work on your case. Your initial consultation will be free, so there’s no risk to learning more about your legal options. And if you choose us for your case, you will only pay us a fee when we win compensation on your behalf. That way, you’re never paying out of pocket for the quality legal representation you deserve.
• Fierce, relentless and experienced local Oklahoma-based representation – At Cain Law, we require our attorneys to yearly complete continued medical, industry education, trial skills and legal education up and beyond what is required by the Oklahoma Bar Association. Our lawyers have over 100 years of combined experience in the personal injury field. In addition, we have an experienced staff of medical and legal assistants to guide you through your personal injury claim.
• A Commitment to Results – We’ve recovered over $100 million in settlements and verdicts on behalf of injured Oklahomans. While our past results are no guarantee about your case, we are prepared to fiercely and relentlessly battle for every cent you’re owed. We are committed to doing everything we can to get you the money you deserve.

Our Norman personal injury lawyers are ready to get started on your case today.

How We Can Help with Your Personal Injury Case in Norman, OK

Our team of experienced Norman, OK personal injury lawyers will fiercely and relentlessly pursue compensation on your behalf. Here are just some of the ways we can help.

• Investigate – Many small details can make a big difference in your ability to recover compensation. Insurance companies spend big money investigating incidents to avoid paying. Our team will respond by performing a comprehensive investigation into the facts of your case to build the strongest case possible.
• Connect you with medical providers – We will guide and advise you through the medical phase of your claim to maximize your medical recovery. We also will review your case and determine if additional medical evaluations for future care are necessary. We have a network of top local and national experts to review your medical condition and advise if future medical treatment is necessary. We assist you with every step of the way on your road to recovery.
• Calculate your damages – We review your medical and financial records and determine all compensation that is owed to you. We also pursue maximum damages for the non-economic harm you have suffered.
• Negotiate – When you suffer a serious injury, you shouldn’t have to worry about dealing with insurance adjusters or insurance company lawyers. Let our team handle the negotiations and demand what you are due.
• Litigate – If the responsible party won’t accept liability and pay a reasonable settlement, our team of experienced injury lawyers will file a personal injury lawsuit, demand compensation and take your case to trial.

Our Norman, OK Personal Injury Practice Areas

Many different incidents can give rise to a personal injury claim in Oklahoma. Here are some of the most common:

• Car Accidents 
  Car accidents are a leading cause of preventable injury in the United States, injuring more than five million people annually, according to the National Safety Council. Thousands of car accidents occur in Oklahoma every year and serve as a leading cause of catastrophic injuries. Motorists who engage in negligent driving behaviors such as speeding, distracted driving, and failure to yield are typically liable for resulting accidents. A car accident lawyer can investigate the case, determine liability and losses and fight the insurance company for the maximum compensation possible.
• Truck Accidents 
  Truck accidents involve collisions with large commercial vehicles and often have catastrophic consequences due to the size and weight of trucks. Complex federal and state regulations often play a crucial role in proving your case. Trucking companies will work hard to conceal or destroy evidence after a crash. Experienced truck accident lawyers can determine all potentially liable parties, including truck drivers, trucking companies and loading crews. Truck crash claims are significantly more complex and expensive than car wrecks to pursue due to the significant injuries, complexity and expense involved in these claims. Truck accident victims should hire a personal injury law firm with the necessary education, training, experience and financial resources to handle these complex legal claims.
• Motorcycle Accidents 
  Motorcyclists have all the same rights as drivers, but drivers often fail to see them or give them the same respect on the road. Motorcycle accidents are frequently severe, leaving riders with major injuries due to their direct exposure to the force of a collision. Furthermore, at-fault motorists and insurance companies often rely on stereotypes of bikers as reckless individuals to get out of paying these claims. An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer can fight back against these attempts and seek full compensation on your behalf. If you have been hurt in a motorcycle crash in Norman, we will fight for just compensation for your injuries.
• Bicycle Accidents 
  As a college town, Norman has a lot of bicyclists on the roads. Bicycle crashes are often more severe than car crashes because cyclists have no structural protections to keep them safe. Bicycle accidents can result from a motorist’s failure to share the road appropriately, leading to collisions or forcing cyclists into hazardous situations. Cyclists may claim compensation for injuries due to drivers’ negligence or poor road conditions.
• Pedestrian Accidents 
  Pedestrians are especially vulnerable in the event of a collision with a motor vehicle. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, pedestrians account for nearly one-fifth of all traffic fatalities. Pedestrians suffer some of the most serious injuries we see. Drivers often fail to see them, or they get in a hurry and ignore the fact that pedestrians often have a clear right-of-way. This is especially common in areas around schools, college campuses and residential areas where pedestrian traffic is heavy. More severe injuries mean more substantial medical bills, which increases the stakes of a successful claim.
• Slip and Fall Accidents (Premises Liability Cases) 
  Property owners and occupiers have a duty to keep their premises free from slip and trip hazards. Their failure to do so could make them liable if a visitor slips and falls on their property.
• Wrongful Death 
  Tragically, many accidents prove fatal. In such cases, the deceased’s family can pursue compensation for funeral costs, loss of income, and loss of companionship, holding responsible parties legally accountable.
• Disability Benefits – Social Security Disability 
  The majority of Social Security Disability claims are denied. However, with the help of an experienced disability lawyer, you can pursue an appeal and the benefits you are owed.
• Workers’ Compensation 
  Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that covers employees who are injured on the job, providing them with benefits regardless of who caused the accident. It can cover medical expenses, a portion of lost wages, and rehabilitation costs, helping injured workers recover and return to work. However, getting an insurer to accept a claim is often easier said than done. Don’t make the mistake of pursuing yours alone.  Instead, get help from an experienced workers’ comp lawyer who understands the system and how it operates.
• Medical Malpractice 
  Proving that a negligent healthcare provider caused your injury or illness can be difficult. Hospital groups and their insurance carriers fight hard to avoid liability. You deserve to understand your injuries and to know how they happened. At Cain Law, we fight for the truth. We also partner with the top medical malpractice attorneys in the state of Oklahoma.
  
• Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 
  Nursing home residents in Norman can experience painful falls, fractures, bed sores, malnutrition, dehydration, medication errors and even death at the hands of negligent or careless nursing staff. Too often, greedy nursing home owners fail to adequately staff their facilities, creating conditions where neglect and abuse are rampant. At Cain Law, we partner with the top Oklahoma nursing home abuse attorneys.

What Financial Compensation Can I Recover in a Norman Personal Injury Case?

Personal injury compensation comes in two primary forms: economic and non-economic damages. Here’s what you could expect from each.

Economic Damages

Economic damages cover the quantifiable dollars-and-cents costs associated with a personal injury. Examples include the following:

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages cover subjective, personal losses associated with an injury. While harder to quantify than economic damages, they are every bit as real and meaningful. Examples include the following:

Common Injuries Stemming from Personal Injury Accidents

The skilled personal injury attorneys of Cain Law frequently help clients with:

We also work with surviving family members whose loved ones suffered a wrongful death at the hands of another.

What Do I Have to Prove to Win My Personal Injury Case?

At Cain Law, we know how to quickly gather evidence and establish the basic elements of your personal injury claim, which include:

• Duty – In some cases, the duty of care is clear. Drivers, for instance, owe a duty to everyone on or near the road to drive in a reasonably safe manner. In other cases, it can be complex. For instance, we may need to consult with an expert to establish the standard of care that a doctor owed a patient.
• Breach – This element requires proof that the other party, or defendant, acted or failed to act in a way that fell short of the duty of care owed to you. For instance, the party drove through a red light or failed to repair or warn you about a dangerous condition on their property.
• Causation – This is proof that the other party’s actions caused your injury. For instance, you suffered a traumatic brain injury because the person’s car hit you (and not because you fell at home).
• Damages – Evidence that you suffered actual harm. Our firm knows how to gather information to establish both economic damages and non-economic damages.

Who Is Responsible for My Personal Accident Injuries?

The fundamental premise of personal injury law is that someone who causes another person’s injuries – whether deliberately or accidentally, through their action or their inaction – is financially liable for the consequences of those injuries. Here are some examples of who you could hold responsible for your injuries in your personal injury lawsuit:

• Drivers – A driver may be responsible for negligently causing a car crash that injured you, such as by texting while driving, violating traffic laws, or failing to exercise adequate care behind the wheel.
• Property Owners – Property owners can be liable if they fail to maintain safe premises, leading to slip-and-fall incidents or other injuries due to hazardous conditions like broken flooring or slippery substances on the floor.
• Employers – Employers might be responsible for injuries their employees cause during the scope of their employment. For example, a delivery company would likely be liable for a truck wreck caused by its delivery driver.
• Product Manufacturers – Manufacturers can be held liable for injuries caused by defective products, such as faulty machinery, dangerous pharmaceuticals, or unsafe consumer goods. Defects include flaws in design, manufacturing errors, and inadequate warnings.
• Medical Professionals – Medical professionals could be responsible for injuries they cause by failing to meet the accepted standard of care, such as surgical errors, misdiagnoses, or improper treatment.
• Animal Owners – Pet owners can be held liable if their animal attacks and injures someone, especially if the animal was known to be aggressive or was not properly restrained.
• Government Entities – Government entities might be liable for injuries that occur due to poorly maintained public properties, such as parks or roads, or from accidents involving public transit systems.
• Business Operators – Business operators can be responsible for injuries that customers suffer on their premises, such as in stores or restaurants, where spills, poor maintenance or inadequate security are to blame.
• Construction Companies – Construction companies can be liable for injuries to pedestrians, drivers or workers resulting from inadequate safety measures, falling debris or unmarked hazards at a construction site.

Our knowledgeable personal injury lawyers can investigate your case and determine who is at fault for your injuries.

How Is Fault Determined in a Norman Personal Injury Case?

Generally, fault is determined by gathering and reviewing evidence to determine who did what in the leadup to an injury. A Norman personal injury attorney might make use of evidence such as:

Often, personal injury lawyers work with accident reconstruction and biomechanical experts to turn this raw data into a more compelling argument to establish the defendant’s legal fault and that the crash was significant enough to cause the injuries claimed by the plaintiff.

What Is the Deadline to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Oklahoma?

Under most circumstances, Oklahoma’s statute of limitations on personal injury claims gives injured parties two years from the date of an injury to file their lawsuit. Certain circumstances could change this deadline, however. For example, in cases where an injury is not immediately apparent, the discovery rule gives an injured party two years from the date they discovered or should reasonably have discovered their injuries to sue. However, if you are injured by a city, county or state employee, you only have one year to put the governmental entity on notice of your claim.

Given the variables at play, it’s best to consult with a personal injury lawyer in Norman, Oklahoma as soon as possible. Late filing could result in the dismissal of your case and the loss of your right to compensation, so the earlier you involve a lawyer, the better.

Get Help from Our Norman Personal Injury Attorneys Today

For more than twenty years, Cain Law has offered our clients highly skilled and personalized representation. We never collect a fee or expenses upfront from our clients. We only get paid if we collect compensation for them.

There’s no risk or obligation, so don’t hesitate to contact Cain Law today for a free consultation.